Transfer the savings from avoiding leftovers to… Donations to get out of Extreme misery For families in Rwanda. This is how the “magic” formula can be summed up, one might say charmThe hotel group cooperates with NGOsMy friend … From Benidorm.
Data provided by the president of this non-profit entity, Juan Amirolashaking from its rudeness: houses No light no water20-30% of the population eats meat once a year (“the rest, nothing, not even once”). girls She got married at the age of ten, and at the age of eleven. pregnant.
Faced with this reality, which they accept without feeling unhappy, this Alicante initiative has first provided them with the most urgent (more than 300,000 meals Thanks to the donation from 60,000 euros) And also tools to support themselves in decent living conditions.
They created several Schools (One of agricultureFor example, they were asked to double their corn production, which is essential to their usual poor diet), a small group hospitalBecause they gave birth at home and were exposed to many accidents before, during or after birth, due to the lack of necessary equipment.
Amirola also explained how to supply it.Small loans in Classify», that is, instead of money, they give them Goat, Seeds also ChickenWhich they did not have yet because they died because they did not know that they should be vaccinated. All thanks also to the dedication of the volunteers, an example of altruism without receiving any salary.
“We estimate that in about six or seven years we can take them out of misery and not leave them there, because when they see this progress they are actually happy and you see them very grateful and happy,” says the head of the Rafiqi NGO with satisfaction. To compare with this part of the world, there is a family that earns about 60 or 70 euros a month in income and their needs are already covered and they are not migrating.
So far, the campaign has provided ten meals a day and they have been combined egg and vegetables He grew up in his village where he taught them that Cultivate them.
Vice President of Magic Hotel Group, Javier GarciaHe praised the kitchen staff and managers who trained other staff to contribute to their efforts in this humanitarian aid, which is also a work of dedication.
Crystal Park Hotel is First residence In getting International certificate “Pledge” against he Food waste He “inspired everyone in the group,” Garcia stressed, while Mauro, one of the chefs, detailed how the staff works in the service as well as the dining room. Raising awareness to Clients To order and serve small portions and portions, although they can repeat them later if they are hungry, but without waste.
In fact, the total saving has been assessed at 5% of the total cost of six million services per year, and has risen from just 300g per customer per day to 70g now at Crystal Park. “There was a lot Tons to meal Which They were going to waste Now not anymore, other hotels can do it,” encouraged the head of this group, which is a message to the sector in general.
He also explained that “food does not travel,” aid is done with money, and the resulting savings are appreciated. He also compared that an estimated €3 of food not thrown away here costs only €0.20 in Rwanda, a difference that also helps double the nutrition of this population in Africa.
In response to a question whether the beneficiaries of this aid know their donors, from the Benidorm Hotel Group, the non-governmental organization Rafiki announced that it had established platform In it children Consultation and next step can also be done communication With these Chefs, Waiters And volunteers.
Garcia also predicted that they would organize “Motivational trips» For participants in the most economical hotels in this campaign, go personally to Rwanda and offer their efforts, in addition to a paid vacation.
Likewise, he has shown interest in exploring others ideassuch as “Provide cubic metres water“In Benidorm, which are then transformed into boxes in Rwanda, or installed in their villages Solar panels.
In a renovated facility
This show was held at the Villa España Hotel in Benidorm New housing Renovated set facing Poniente Beach. They stressed in a press release that “a joint project is designed to improve the living conditions of vulnerable communities and is in line with the Magic Planet philosophy, and the group’s commitment to giving back part of what it contributes to society.”
After several days of generating “predictions,” both entities revealed the savings had been achieved in their kitchens in “a true act of effort.” Social transformationThis initiative aims to ensure the provision of basic food in the areas where Rafiqi has been working for more than two decades.
This “silent magic” has a “A impact in Thousands to children “And the girls,” they highlighted, “what began as a daily gesture in the group’s buffets and restaurants became, step by step, a chain of solidarity that went much further than expected.”
The “comprehensive” plan to reduce food waste is based on “three pillars.” Technology and measurement through control systems with Smart scalesTablets and analytical tools such as FIT applicationwhich measures in real time waste at every stage (purchasing, receiving, preparation, buffet display and plating).
Internal culture and training, with an exercise For teams to promote good sustainable practices and promote a more conscious and responsible kitchen. And international certification with certificates of appreciation such as the aforementioned “Food Waste Pledge (Gold Level), “which places properties like Magic Cristal Park among the national standards in effective food and beverage management.”
Juan Amirola during his speech at the press conference
All of this is “in line” with goals sustainable development And with the new legislation against food waste, “to show how tourism sustainability is already a real competitive advantage that generates savings, differentiation and value for people.”
“Sustainability is not just a responsibility, it is a way to care for people. This donation is just the beginning: we want it to be the first of many solidarity actions within Magic Planet and for more companies in this sector to join this path,” explained García, regarding the humanitarian dimension of the project.
“With more than 300,000 meals delivered, this support will immediately change people’s lives. But the most valuable thing is will Continuity. “When companies like Magic get involved, the impact doubles,” Amirola added.
Different property managers, chefs and kitchen teams at Magic Hotel Group shared how they experience this process: “Every day We preserve food Without imagining how far it could reach. And seeing that effort turn into thousands of dishes for kids reminds us that the magic is also in the small gestures.
During the presentation, Rafiqi noted that his work incorporates modest but coordinated actions that allow to improve the economic, social and cultural level of the communities in which it operates, with the aim of transforming them into small centers of work, culture and entrepreneurship.
A commitment that goes beyond a specific action and also helps communities in Spain
This initiative is part of Magic Planet’s global sustainability and social commitment strategy of Magic Hotel Group. Under this philosophy, the group maintains an active collaboration with Cáritas, Soup Kitchens, Acomar or the Red Cross, promoting a clear vision: making magic also means making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.
Magic Hotel Group expressed its hope that this measure, which combines the fight against waste and support of an NGO, will be the first of many and send a message to the tourism sector:
“The impact is greater when we do it together. “We want to inspire other chains to join us and show that hospitality can be a real driver of change,” they added.